These are North America's best airports, according to JD Power's 2026 rankings

Travelers continue to be fed up with expensive airfare, crowded lounges and full flights, but there's a huge bright spot in the travel experience: the airport.That's according to research from J.D. Power, which released its annual North America airport satisfaction study on Wednesday. The results broadly followed the same trends as last year, with overall satisfaction scores continuing to increase.The study is the latest evidence of a powerful trend that has seen U.S. airports — including those once derided as "third-world" by then-Vice President Joe Biden — undergo drastic transformations into terminals perfectly designed to serve modern passengers, including both frequent flyers and occasional travelers.Related: Washington, DC's Reagan National Airport plans $800 million expansionFor the study, J.D. Power divided airports into three categories: "Mega" airports see 33 million or more passengers per year. "Large" airports are transited by 10 million to 32.9 million passengers each year. And "medium" airports serve 4.5 million to 9.9 million passengers annually.The study ranks airports in each category on a scale of 1,000 points. Notably, the average score in each segment was higher...